Case Study

Introduction
The case study method is a learning technique in which the student faces a particular problem, the case.
The case study facilitates the exploration of a real issue within a defined context, using a variety of data
sources. In general terms, the case study analyzes a defined problem consisting in a real situation and
uses real information as methodological tool.
Furthermore, this methodology allows students to develop and to enhance different skills, such as the
capacity of comprehension and analysis of real problems the capacity to propose and evaluate
alternatives for the improvement of the problem considered, to work collaboratively, also their capacity
of information management and synthesis of problems.
A brief introduction of the category from where the child has been selected for study.
Education is a basic human right for all children as recognized in the convention on the rights of the
child. All children or learners ought to have quality education regardless of their status that will equip
them with knowledge, skills and competencies to increase personal earnings and contribute to
economic productivity . But unfortunately every child is not that lucky to be able to avail quality
education And this can be for several reasons. And in this study Educational aspects of an orphan child is
selected.
An orphan is a child who lost both parents and one of his or her parents (UNICEF, 2015 & Ogina, 2007).
Moreover, orphan is a child has his/ her parent(s) dead and left either alone to fend for her life, or
depend on a relative, friend or care givers.orphan hood is expected to influence health outcomes and
schooling. It has been noted further that orphan hood can be associated with an increased value of the
child’s time in home production, which results in less schooling.
In this study, an orphan boy who lives with his uncle lost his parents at the age of 10 years, and since
then he is living with his uncle. His uncle works in a shop and he has a son who is 11 years old. The boy is
in class 9 and goes to nearby Government High School.
Objective of the Study
1.To assess if the child's basic needs are met or not.
2. To assess the educational facilities of the orphan child.
3. To assess Orphan Child's School Performance.
4. To Investigate the challenges faced by orphaned children at schools .
5. To Examine the difference in school performance between orphan and non-orphan child.
6.To Identify the role of school administrator and teachers in tackling challenges and poor academic
achievement of the orphan child.
Rationale of selecting the child for study:
Orphan child could be considered as vulnerable in many ways, this is because they are growing up with
extended families faced challenges and deprivation such as lack getting food, home, money, serious
threat to their education because of poverty, higher risk of being sexual abuse by relative, child labor
and more likely hood of persuading life on the thread. This makes them feel excluded from the
community which neither acknowledge nor fill their need for love, sanctuary and recognition. Thus it can
be said that orphan children are more likely to be facing multifaceted social, economic, legal and
psychological problems compared to other children. This can be due to different reasons.
Moreover, orphan children needs educational support since all learners deserve quality education
regardless of their status that will equip them with knowledge, skills and competencies to increase
personal earnings and contribute to economic productivity. And in this regard the Role of School in
improving the Orphan Children’s ability to overcome the Challenges and thereby improving their
School Performance cannot be ruled out.
Thus, taking the above discussed issues into account, this case study is an effort to have a thorough
understanding of the issues related to and orphan child with special emphasis on educational challenges
and also various aspects related to it. And to do so an orphan child has been taken as a subject.
Tools and techniques:
In this study the necessary data for the study were obtained from the respective primary school
teachers, the orphan child personally and the school principal. Hence, the researchers made use of
the primary source in order to investigate and examine the issue under study.
Moreover, In carrying out this research, the questionnaire, interviews and observations were used to
facilitate soliciting of information on the effects of the challenges facing orphaned students in school
performance.
The questionnaire used in this study is presented below:
Questions to the child.
1. With whom do you live ?
a) Orphanage b) Relative
2. How is your relationship with your aunt and uncle and also your cousin?
_______________
3. Do you feel loved and cared by them ?
a) Yes b) No
4. Does your uncle ask you about your problems?

a) Yes b) No
If yes, does he support to resolve it?
5.Do you have any health issue ?
a) Yes b) No
6. Do you have the required study materials for your studies?
a) Yes b) No
If yes,
i . Books ( ) ii. School Bag ( )
iii. Geometry Box ( )
iv.Pen & Pencils ( )
v. Copies ( )
Questions to the school authority.
7. Do you have any special provisions for orphan child ? If yes, please mention below.
____________________
8. Does the orphan children get extra attention in their studies ?
a) Yes b) No
9. Do you keep any track of the orphan children outside the school hours ?
a) Yes b) No
10. What kind of measures are taken by the school authority till date in context to orphan child ? If yes,
please mention below.

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Introduction

Objective of the Study

1.To assess if the child's basic needs are met or not.

2. To assess the educational facilities of the orphan child.

3. To assess Orphan Child's School Performance.

4. To Investigate the challenges faced by orphaned children at schools .

Tools and techniques:

The questionnaire used in this study is presented below:

Questions to the child.

1. With whom do you live ?

3. Do you feel loved and cared by them ?

4. Does your uncle ask you about your problems?

If yes, does he support to resolve it?

5.Do you have any health issue ?

6. Do you have the required study materials for your studies?

i . Books ( ) ii. School Bag ( )

iii. Geometry Box ( )

iv.Pen & Pencils ( )

Questions to the school authority.

8. Does the orphan children get extra attention in their studies ?

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